2026 Ogose Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in February)

① nol hakone myojindai 📍 1488 Miyagino, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture An adult space nestled in the forests of Hakone♡ A cute blue-tiled thermal pool An extraordinary stay♨️🌿 ② Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki 📍 1 Kitahama, Kisarazu-shi, Chiba Prefecture A massive spa resort with panoramic views of Tokyo Bay from your room Play all day in the all-weather pool✨ ③ Opark Ogose 📍 3083-1 Ueno, Ogose-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama Prefecture A hot spring complex with glamping options🏕️ Refresh your days off in the heated pool Limited-time bubble pool available ④ Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa 📍 583-1 Nebukawa, Odawara-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture All rooms have ocean views🏝️ Enjoy a resort atmosphere with natural hot springs, spa, and pool ⑤ Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake 📍129-1 Kobuchizawa-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture Enjoy the indoor pool "Il Mare" in comfort, even in winter. Enjoy seasonal events on the main street, Pepper Street. Halloween events are held throughout October. 🎃 ⑥ Oiso Prince Hotel 📍546 Kokufu Hongo, Oiso-machi, Naka-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture A spectacular infinity pool surrounded by sky and sea. ✨ For a limited time, from May 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 (Tuesday), children aged 4 and over can enjoy the pool. 🏝️ No photos available. ⑦ Hakone Kowakien Yunessun 📍1297 Ninohira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture A must-see! A hot spring theme park where you can enjoy yourself in a swimsuit The slides will be renovated in 2025 The wine bath and coffee bath are also a hot topic Reward yourself with a stay in a warm pool during the cold season ♡ *Please check the official website for details before visiting Save your favorite facilities and add them to your travel list 👀✨ #hotelstay #hotelwithpool #heatedpool

Ogose, Saitama Gallery & Cafe Yamanekoken A mysterious building appears alone after passing through the mountains. 🏠 Its name is Yamanekoken. "Please come in." It felt like I'd wandered into the fairy tale world of Kenji Miyazawa's "The Restaurant of Many Orders." I entered the store, nervous that I might be eaten, just like in the fairy tale. ☺️ The log cabin-style interior serves as a gallery, with paintings and photographs adorning the walls. Free-range chickens and real cats will welcome you! 🐓🐈⬛ In 1987, the owner, a former photographer, opened the "Old House Gallery 'Yamanekoken' (formerly known as Yamanekoken)," which later became the current "Gallery & Cafe Yamanekoken." 🖼️ Please stop by while you're out for a drive! 🚗 Gallery & Cafe Yamanekoken 📍 137-5 Ryugatani, Ogose-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama Prefecture 🕓 Open Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays Gallery & Cafe 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM During live performances until 10:00 PM Closed Monday through Friday 🚗 20 minutes from Sakado-Nishi Smart IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway #Let'sTravelWithPochikatsu

📍Kuroyama Sandaki Ogose Town, Iruma County, Saitama Prefecture The parking lot can accommodate about 10 cars, but it is often full on holidays and depending on the time of day. The road to the waterfall is not well paved, so of course be careful not to go in sandals with heels⚠️ The waterfall itself is not that big, but it was a very cool and relaxing space with a pleasant sound of water. On the way, they sold grilled char and you could fish for trout, but when I went in the evening, they had already finished. The same goes for the shop right next to the parking lot. (It's so quaint that you wonder if the shop is really open during the day.) Please go out on a hot summer day to feel the coolness of nature and negative ions🚗 #AbsolutelyFreeTrip

📍Ogose Plum Grove 113 Doyama, Ogose-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama 《Access》 Bus stop Ume-rin-iriguchi/Kawagoe Kanko Jidosha (approx. 3-minute walk) Bus stop Nakatsukune/Kawagoe Kanko Jidosha (approx. 7-minute walk) Bus stop Inarizaka/Kawagoe Kanko Jidosha (approx. 9-minute walk) Parking🅿️ available Opening hours 8:30-16:00 ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ One of the three major plum groves in the Kanto region. It's a spot I've always wanted to visit. There are about 1,000 plum trees planted in the 2ha garden, including about 700 Shirakaga plums, about 100 Beniume plums, and about 200 Ogino plums. There were quite a few plum trees even when driving around in a car. The Plum Festival is held every year from mid-February to late March, and it is crowded with many tourists. Various plum trees are planted in the garden, and cute yellow flowers called "Adonis flowers" were in bloom. I wonder if they will become a bright yellow carpet in a little while? The flower language of Adonis flowers is "bringing happiness, eternal happiness," and they are said to be auspicious flowers. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the period, there was a steam-powered mini steam locomotive operation, lion dances, Ohayashi, Japanese drums, and other events. There was also lighting up. Since it was past the peak season, the parking lot was free, which normally costs 500 yen, and the 400 yen admission fee was also free. #Spring 0 yen trip #Saitama #Ogose, Iruma District, Saitama Prefecture #Ogose #Plum grove #Day trip #Sightseeing

Ogose Plum Grove in Ogose Town, Saitama Prefecture, is one of the three major plum groves in the Kanto region. Various varieties of plum blossoms bloom on the premises, and the best time to see them is usually from mid-February to late March. Plum Grove Festival 2025 Dates: Saturday, February 15, 2025 to Sunday, March 16, 2025 Venue: 113 Doyama, Ogose Town, Iruma District, Saitama Prefecture Time: 8:30-16:00 Admission: 500 yen (junior high school students and above) *Parking fee included By the way, the three major plum groves in the Kanto region include Kairakuen in Mito and Soga Plum Grove in Odawara. Ogose Plum Grove is a great place to take a nap, have a picnic, or have a party on the grass, laying out a picnic sheet. There were not many stalls, but there were quite a few souvenir shops. There are many processed foods related to plums. #Seasonal places in Japan #Saitama Prefecture #Plum blossom spot #Breathtaking view

📝 Overview The Ogose Plum Grove in Ogose Town, Iruma County, Saitama Prefecture, is one of the three great plum groves in the Kanto region, along with Mito Kairakuen and Atami Plum Grove. On the vast 2-hectare site, there are about 1,000 plum trees of 33 varieties, including the ancient tree Kaisetsu, which is over 670 years old, Shirakaga, Yae Kanko, and Ogose Beniume, planted. ✨ Recommended points * A wide variety of plum blossoms At Ogose Plum Grove, you can enjoy a wide variety of plum blossoms, including white plums, red plums, and weeping plums. The plum blossoms bloom at different times, from early to late, so you can enjoy them for a long period of time. * The scent of plums Ogose Plum Grove is also known for the wonderful scent of its plum blossoms. As soon as you step into the garden, you will be enveloped in the sweet and gentle scent of plums, which will soothe you. * History The history of Ogose Plum Grove is long, and it is said that it originated in around 1350 when plum trees were planted in honor of Sugawara no Michizane when Kosugi Tenmangu Shrine (now Umezono Shrine) was separated from Dazaifu in Kyushu. You can enjoy the plum blossoms while feeling the history. 👀Here's what you should pay attention to! * Ogose Plum Grove Plum Festival The Ogose Plum Grove Plum Festival is held every year from mid-February to mid-March. During this period, the park is bustling with various events and stalls. * Mini SL During the festival, a mini SL runs through the park. This is a popular event for families with children. * Hiking trails There are also hiking trails around Ogose Plum Grove. You can enjoy hiking while admiring the plum blossoms. ℹ️Information * Address: 113 Doyama, Ogose-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama * Access: * About 30 minutes on foot from Ogose Station on the Tobu Ogose Line * About 20 minutes by car from Tsurugashima IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway * Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 * Fees: * Adults: 300 yen * Junior high school students and younger: Free 🖋️Summary Ogose Plum Grove is a famous plum spot representing Saitama Prefecture, where you can enjoy a wide variety of plum blossoms and their fragrance. Please visit once and feel the arrival of spring. We are providing information on tourist spots all over the country! Please check out our other articles! #Seasonal places in Japan #Domestic travel

Kuroyama Kumano Shrine ⛩️ 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine was founded by Yamamotobo Eien, who was the head priest of the Muromachi period. Yamamotobo was located there for a long time. It is said that the deity worshiped is Taira no Masakado. In 1648, the Edo Shogunate bestowed a red seal letter for the shrine's land of three koku, and in 1872, it was ranked as a village shrine. The shrine's name was changed to Kumano Shrine. The name Kuroyama comes from the exposure of dark rocks of the Paleozoic strata in this area. If you go about 10 minutes further into the shrine ⛩️, you will find a magnificent waterfall, so it is recommended that you visit both! Kumano Shrine and the Kuroyama Sandaki waterfalls are sacred sites that are copies of the Kumano Sanzan. Kumano Shrine is considered to be Kumano Hongu Taisha, Tengu Falls of the Kuroyama Sandaki Waterfalls is considered to be Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and Otoko Falls is considered to be Kumano Nachi Taisha, and they have been developed into tourist destinations. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Kuroyama Kumano Shrine ꕥAddress: 674 Kuroyama, Ogose-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama ꕥAccess: 🚗 Ogose Station → approx. 20 minutes ꕥVisiting hours: Free time within the grounds ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen travel autumn #shrine #shrine tour #shrines and temples #shrines and temples #shrine worship

Kuroyama Sandaki 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 The falls are about a 10-minute walk from the parking lot. Opened as a base for mountain religious Shugendo in the Muromachi period, this popular scenic spot was introduced to Edo by Owariya Sanpei at the end of the Edo period. In 1950, it was also known for being selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Waterfalls for Tourism. There are two waterfalls, Otaki and Medaki, which fall into the Mitaki River, a tributary of the Kobe River, and Tengu Falls is located a short distance away. These three waterfalls are called Kuroyama Sandaki. With the recent heatwaves, the forest provides shade, and the negative ions from the waterfalls and the sound of the waterfalls flowing make this a place where you can experience the feeling of a summer resort! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Kuroyama Sandaki ꕥAddress: Kuroyama, Ogose-machi, Saitama ꕥAccess: 🚗 Ogose Station → approx. 20 minutes ꕥFree and paid parking available ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen trip autumn #Ogose #Waterfall #Waterfall tour #Waterfall tour #Negative ions

Kuroyama Kumano Shrine in Iruma County, Saitama Prefecture 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is located just before the Kuroyama Sandaki waterfalls. During the Oei era (1394-1428), Souma Sobenosuke Tokiyoshi Nyudo Yamamotobo Eien, who was the head priest of Hakone Gongensha, enshrined the shrine when he opened the Daijiyama Honbo temple of the Honzan school of Shugendo. In 1872, it was ranked as a village shrine and renamed Kumano Shrine. It is a quiet shrine with no resident priest, but it has a solemn atmosphere. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Kuroyama Kumano Shrine ꕥAddress: 674 Kuroyama, Ogose-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama ꕥAccess: 🚌🚏Ogose Station → 🚏Shrine front → About 3 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen trip #Shrine tour

Kuroyama Sandaki Waterfalls in Iruma County, Saitama Prefecture 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 I drove to the site in search of coolness. It's about a 20-minute walk to the falls. After seeing Kotengu Falls, I went further in to find Metaki and Otaki. Metaki has a drop of 3m, and Otaki has a drop of 10m. I was able to capture both on camera📷, and it was a powerful sight. I also saw a Buddha statue on the way, so it feels like a power spot with more than just a waterfall. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Kuroyama Sandaki ꕥAddress: Kuroyama, Ogose-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama ꕥAccess: 🚌🚏Ogose Station → 🚏Shrine front → About 3 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen trip #Waterfall tour

\Amazing free services! Glamping Resort🏝/ 📍Bio Resort Hotel & Spa Opark Ogose 𓂃𓈒𓏸︎︎︎︎7 amazing perks for guests𓂃𓈒𓏸︎︎︎︎ 1. Use the facilities for up to 48 hours! 2. Unlimited use of the swimsuit bath! 3. Unlimited use of Ogose no Yu♨️! 4. Unlimited reading of 5,000 manga magazines! 5. Experience popular content for free! 6. Unlimited use of the play lounge equipped with a billiard table and ping pong table! 7. Free bedrock bath during your stay! And more!! Free room rates for children under elementary school age🤩✨✨ A great service for families with children✨ There are a variety of rooms to choose from✨ There are eight different rooms to choose from🤍 This time, we stayed in a "glamping cabin" that allows pets to stay with you!! ! ... 💰From 3,500 yen per night (wide variety of rooms from partitioned tents to suites) 𓐄 *⋆✈︎𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 I'm Megumo, who travels domestically and abroad and stays in hotels every week.•♬ I'm posting real travel information (*ˊ˘ˋ*)｡♪:*° Like👍Comment💬 It's encouraging♡ If you like traveling, please follow me♡ 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 *⋆✈︎𓐄 #Opark Ogose #Spring Trip #Saitama Glamping #Glamping #Saitama Hotel #Travel with Me

New Sunpia Saitama Ogose, located in Ogose-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama Prefecture A well-equipped hotel with a pool, hot springs, and campsite surrounded by nature. You can also visit the hot springs for a day trip, and it is loved by locals. It is also about an hour's drive from the metropolitan area, making it a very accessible hotel. The leisure pool on the hotel grounds was also a hidden gem. The highlight is the slide. Both adults and children can enjoy it. I never got bored no matter how many times I slid down it. You can choose the room type from Japanese-style, Western-style, or Japanese-Western style according to your purpose and how you want to spend your time. The atmosphere was great when you dine in a yukata. There are hiking spots and observation decks nearby, so it might be a good idea to stay at one of them. [New Sunpia Saitama Ogose] Address: 700 Furuike, Ogose-cho, Iruma-gun, Saitama TEL: 0492-92-6111 #Domestic travel #Saitama #Saitama tourism #Saitama trip #Accommodation review #Hot spring #Hotel with pool #Ogose #Girls trip

#PR #AccommodationReview At the beginning of June, we stayed at the Umerin Room at Opark Ogose with two adults and two 5-year-olds! The Umerin Room is a safe place for families with children, and offers everything you need. My daughters were very excited about this cozy dome room. It was clean, and the barbecue was easy, so mom and I could do it without dad. We booked the adult-only plan, but it wasn't enough to share with our 5-year-old daughter, so we bought more at the front desk. There are lots of manga in the lobby, and there is a kids' space. I was able to work while my daughters played here. The pool was just right for 5-year-olds to play in, and we were able to rent adult swimsuits! The swimsuits came in a wide variety of sizes, and were one-piece types. Next time, I'd like to stay at a glamping cabin with my dad and grandparents. #PR #Accommodation review #With children #Traveling with children #Saitama Prefecture #Opark Ogose #Ogose #Ogose, Iruma District, Saitama Prefecture